Emmanuel Nahshon, a spokesman for the Israeli Foreign Ministry denounced the decision on Twitter, saying the "irrelevant" UNESCO was promoting "fake history." In a statement, Palestine's Tourism Minister Rula Maayah said UNESCO's decision, in the face of US and Israeli opposition, was a "historical development because it stressed that the Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town" and its historic mosque "historically belong to the Palestinian people." The Palestinian Foreign Ministry called it a "success" for Palestinian diplomacy.

Key site for Muslims, Jews Hebron is an important religious site for both Jews and Muslims, and claims to be one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back more than 5,000 years.

Despite two straight years of coral bleaching and fears on whether Australia's long-term conservation targets can be met, the committee praised "major efforts deployed by all those involved" in the Australian preservation plan.

Across the world, UNESCO's Cultural Heritage list not only aims to protect monuments and buildings, but also customs and traditions.

China is talking with the European Space Agency about collaborating on a human settlement on the moon.

The secretary general for China's space agency, Tian Yulong, disclosed the talks today in Chinese state media.

The latter end up on the so-called Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

() Israel has bolstered security in a major crackdown around Hebron that is affecting tens of thousands of civilians.

Washington accuses the organization of bias against Israel, and also says it's wasteful and in need of reform.

Netanyahu announced Israel would cut another

Washington accuses the organization of bias against Israel, and also says it's wasteful and in need of reform.

Netanyahu announced Israel would cut another $1 million in funding to the UN in order to build a "Museum of the Heritage of the Jewish People in Hebron and Kiryat Arba and Hebron" as well as other projects.

Decisions on Vienna, Great Barrier Reef Earlier, the committee decided to add the historic center of Vienna to its endangered list, citing a nearby high-rise project that threatens to "undermine the area's value," according to UNESCO.

Honored by the Beethoven Academy, the rock musician has emerged as one of Germany's most prominent humanitarians.

DW spoke with Niedecken on his work with former child soldiers and his push for integration in Germany. Photographer Peter Bialobrzeski takes a closer look.

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Washington accuses the organization of bias against Israel, and also says it's wasteful and in need of reform.Netanyahu announced Israel would cut another $1 million in funding to the UN in order to build a "Museum of the Heritage of the Jewish People in Hebron and Kiryat Arba and Hebron" as well as other projects.Decisions on Vienna, Great Barrier Reef Earlier, the committee decided to add the historic center of Vienna to its endangered list, citing a nearby high-rise project that threatens to "undermine the area's value," according to UNESCO.Honored by the Beethoven Academy, the rock musician has emerged as one of Germany's most prominent humanitarians.DW spoke with Niedecken on his work with former child soldiers and his push for integration in Germany. Photographer Peter Bialobrzeski takes a closer look.

million in funding to the UN in order to build a "Museum of the Heritage of the Jewish People in Hebron and Kiryat Arba and Hebron" as well as other projects.

Decisions on Vienna, Great Barrier Reef Earlier, the committee decided to add the historic center of Vienna to its endangered list, citing a nearby high-rise project that threatens to "undermine the area's value," according to UNESCO.

Honored by the Beethoven Academy, the rock musician has emerged as one of Germany's most prominent humanitarians.

DW spoke with Niedecken on his work with former child soldiers and his push for integration in Germany. Photographer Peter Bialobrzeski takes a closer look.

The lockdown comes in response to two recent attacks on Jewish settlers.